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How to get your name on the ballot for Bloomfield mayor and council

Here's how to get your name on the ballot for the highest elected office in in Bloomfield.

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How to get free food in Bloomfield when you have no money

This guide to getting free food in Bloomfield when you have no money provides a one-stop resource for those seeking food assistance in the community.

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The Bloomfield Farmers Market began its first full season. Here’s what residents need to know.

The first full season of the Bloomfield Community Farmers Market started Jun. 7, 2022 at the Bloomfield Public Library courtyard.

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Bloomfield is looking for a new township administrator. But what do they do?

Bloomfield’s township administrator is retiring and the town council is looking for a new general manager for the township. But what does a township administrator do and why does Bloomfield need one?

What Bloomfield ward do I live in?

Bloomfield is governed by a town council that consists of a mayor, three councilpersons elected by all Bloomfield voters, and three councilpersons elected separately by voters in three areas of the township known as wards. If you want to know who represents you on the town council, figure out which election to vote in, or get involved in local events – you'll want to know what Bloomfield ward you live in.

Where to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Essex County as of Feb. 11

Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia recently shared a list of locations offering COVID-19 vaccinations in Essex County on Feb. 11.

Bloomfield COVID-19 vaccine town hall outlines procedures for beginning of public vaccination campaign

The township of Bloomfield held a virtual town hall meeting Wednesday to introduce residents to procedures for public COVID-19 vaccinations beginning this week throughout Essex County.

Where can I park in Bloomfield during snowstorms and plowing?

When roads become snow-covered in Bloomfield, the township may tow cars parked on certain streets in order to enable more efficient snow removal. Here are the streets to watch out for and tips for parking in Bloomfield during snowstorms and plowing.

Town council chambers with flags and members of the public seated and social distancing.
Bloomfield officials are holding another meeting on policing. Here’s what we know about the progress they’ve made since June.

Bloomfield police will host a presentation 13 days after we published an investigation into public records showing Black and Latino drivers were more likely to be stopped in the township than white drivers. Here's what you need to know.

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